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Textbooks Assistant

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University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM, US

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Summary

The Textbooks Assistant will work in a high-volume environment to provide professional service to students, faculty, and the public. Responsibilities include managing point-of-sale transactions, assisting various bookstore departments, and maintaining a productive, team-oriented workspace.

Job Description

Requisition ID req37376
Working Title Textbooks Assistant
Pay $12.00 Hourly
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Bookstore Main Campus (219A)
Employment Type Student Employment
Student Type Student Employment
Status Non-Exempt
Background Check Required No
For Best Consideration Date 8/11/2026
Position Summary

**WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF WORK STUDY AWARD**

A great attitude and strong work ethic will be required to be successful at the UNM Bookstore. As a Sales Assistant in Textbooks you will be expected to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment to professionally serve our students, faculty, staff, and general public. Strong attention to detail and the ability to deescalate stressful situations are key. The ability to multitask and assist other Bookstore departments as needed are also expected. If you enjoy working in a team environment to deliver the highest level of customer service, we encourage you to apply.

All employees must abide by UNM policies & procedures, as well as internal bookstore policies & procedures.

Click here for more information on all UNM Bookstore departments.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in retail environment 
  • Ability to give excellent customer service in person, via email, & over the phone 
  • Experience with POS applications & cash handling
  • Calm, professional personality
  • Self-motivated with an ability to stay productive 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Strong people skills with ability to be a good listener and deescalate
  • Intermediate computer skills; MS Office Suite
  • Ability to multi-task
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Current resume and a cover letter are required. Please indicate in your cover letter what qualifies you for the position, and why you wish to work at the UNM Bookstore. Include current hours you would be available to work for Fall and Winter Break semesters, broken down by each day of the week.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

About the company

University of New Mexico

As the only academic health center in the state, UNM HSC combines its three mission areas - education, research and patient care - to provide New Mexicans with the highest level of health care. UNM HSC was established in 1994 and is located on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Company size

5,001-10,000 employees

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Org type

Educational

Headquarters

Albuquerque, New Mexico

About the company

University of New Mexico

As the only academic health center in the state, UNM HSC combines its three mission areas - education, research and patient care - to provide New Mexicans with the highest level of health care. UNM HSC was established in 1994 and is located on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Company size

5,001-10,000 employees

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Org type

Educational

Headquarters

Albuquerque, New Mexico